Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240322847). ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ANTENNA AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ANTENNA AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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Kyoungtae Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ANTENNA AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240322847 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ANTENNA AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The abstract describes an electronic device with an antenna that can be switched between different ground paths on a printed circuit board based on the activation of electronic components and a specified time elapsing.
- The electronic device includes an antenna, at least one electronic component, and a switch that can connect the antenna to different ground paths on a printed circuit board.
- A communication processor controls the switch to output signals through the antenna by switching between the ground paths.
- The switch changes states based on the activation of electronic components and a specified time elapsing, allowing for efficient signal transmission.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various wireless communication devices such as smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. - It can also be applied in remote control systems, RFID devices, and other wireless communication systems.
Problems Solved: - Efficient signal transmission through the antenna by switching between different ground paths. - Optimization of signal output based on the activation of electronic components.
Benefits: - Improved signal quality and reliability in wireless communication devices. - Enhanced efficiency in signal transmission and reception.
Commercial Applications: Title: Ground Path Switching Technology for Enhanced Wireless Communication Devices This technology can be utilized in the development of advanced smartphones, IoT devices, and other wireless communication systems to improve signal transmission and reception efficiency, leading to better overall performance and user experience.
Questions about Ground Path Switching Technology: 1. How does the switch in the electronic device determine which ground path to connect the antenna to? The switch in the electronic device is controlled by the communication processor based on the activation of electronic components and a specified time elapsing, which determines the ground path connection for the antenna.
2. What are the potential implications of using different ground paths for the antenna in terms of signal quality and performance? Using different ground paths for the antenna can impact signal quality and performance by optimizing signal transmission based on the specific requirements of the electronic components and the environment in which the device operates.
Original Abstract Submitted
in an electronic device and a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the electronic device may include an antenna. the electronic device may include at least one electronic component. the electronic device may include a switch configured to electrically connect the antenna and at least one of a first path connected to a first ground disposed on one layer of multiple layers of a printed circuit board and a second path connected to a second ground disposed on another layer of the multiple layers. the electronic device may include at least one communication processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the switch. at least one communication processor, individually and/or collectively, may output a signal through the antenna in a first state in which the antenna is electrically connected to the first path; control, based on the at least one component being activated, the switch so that the switch is converted from the first state to a second state in which the antenna is electrically connected to the second path; and based on a specified time elapsing, control the switch so that the switch is converted from the second state to the first state.
